Het is niet logisch om een illegale bezetting te steunen. Dit is de enige juiste beslissing als het gaat om handel met nederzettingen. De enige die het internationaal recht respecteert. Het is de juiste weg, niet alleen voor Nederland, maar voor heel Europa.

Incredibly proud to have led this process, confirming that human rights and environmental defenders are at the forefront of the Parliament's concerns when it comes to EU-Indonesia relations. Ahead of the possible upgrade of relations and CEPA agreement, this resolution sends an important message.

More than 1.3 million people signed the #StopKillingGames initiative. Not because this is “just about games”, but because people care about ownership, consumer rights and preservation in the digital age.

The EU’s anti-deforestation law (EUDR) survived another attack, for now. But leather is still at risk of being removed from the regulation through a new delegated act proposed by the European Commission.

🔴 Iran "We welcome the release on bail of the Nobel peace prize winner Narges Mohammadi after a global outcry, given her critical health condition and the need for urgent medical treatment" declared @mounirsatouri.bsky.social, Chair @droi.europarl.europa.eu (1/3)

Last week we marked World Fair Trade Day with an event co-organised with @bernd-lange.bsky.social and @fairtradeftao.bsky.social. With DG Trade, DG INTPA, civil society and producer organisations, we discussed the the #EUDR and the role of EU trade policy in supporting sustainable products.

The sanctions on Israeli settlers agreed yesterday are long overdue and necessary. Settlers and those enabling settlement violence should face consequences. Read more by @catarina-europe.bsky.social www.greens-efa.eu/en/article/p...

The sanctions agreed today are long overdue and necessary. At the same time, as long as we don't make use of our trade tools, we are not doing enough. The Council can and should do more - stop trade with illegal settlements and suspend the Association Agreement with Israel.

Energy independence is the only way to have a strong and independent Europe. We must put an end to the fossil fuel era. Green leaders from all over Europe are discussing the way forward and how to push for more EU independence at all levels of government, from Mayors to MEPs.

What a pleasure to mark World Fair Trade Day with the European Parliament's Fair Trade Working Group.🧑‍🌾🤝🌱 Thank you to @catarina-europe.bsky.social & @bernd-lange.bsky.social forr hosting this timely discussion on the role of the EU's external action in implementing sustainability regulations.

2/2) The ICJ was clear: Israel's very *presence* in the OPT is unlawful, and states must take measures to end it. Instead, Europe (bar Spain) keeps trading with Israel’s illegal settlements, bankrolling the very abuses it condemns every other day: hrw.org/news/2025/02... @kajakallas.bsky.social

We met with @oxfamnovib.bsky.social and Peruvian civil society on mining’s impact in Peru. Lima, home to 10M+ people, depends on water from the Andes. Over half comes from fragile ecosystems like Marcapomacocha. That’s where the Ariana mining project is planned.

Join us for an in-person event: Mining in Peru (ENG/ESP) What are the impacts on local communities, and what role for the EU? Screening of “La Amenaza de Ariana” + panel discussion 📍 Tweekerkenstraat 14, Brussels 🗓️ Wed 6 May | 17:00 Register: tinyurl.com/4shcdy6m

Predictability is literally the only argument in favour of this deal for the EU. And as Trump has shown us time and time again, this deal fails to deliver it. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

Italy is signalling openness to restricting imports from settlements in the West Bank. That could shift the balance in the EU. We are closer to a qualified majority that could finally move from debate to action on trade with settlements. This is about cutting economic support to an illegal system.

24 April 2013. 1,134 people killed in the Rana Plaza collapse. Thirteen years later, garment workers are still paying the price of how the global textile industry operates. The EU is a major market. That comes with responsibility.

Yesterday I went on a fun side quest... 🎮

Yesterday we launched the Sustainable Supply Chains Coalition at the European Parliament. What started as a cocoa-focused effort has grown into companies & civil society across sectors pushing for stronger sustainability rules in supply chains.

Delighted to be at the launch of the EU Sustainable Supply Chains Coalition at the European Parliament. The FTAO is pleased to work hand in hand with partners across sectors to promote strong legislation that protects forests, upholds human rights & fosters resilient & sustainable value chains. 🌳🧑‍🌾

I remain critical of the EU-US trade deal. While the European Parliament has strengthened the proposal in important ways, major concerns remain. Blackmail should not drive our trade policy.

💚❤️ The Netherlands voted for a progressive future! 🥳 Congratulations to @groenlinks-pvda.bsky.social on being the biggest party country-wide and in many major cities like Amsterdam, Utrecht and Rotterdam. ✊ For the people, for the planet.

The EU bans certain pesticides because they are too dangerous for our health and environment. Yet those same substances are still produced in Europe and exported elsewhere. A clear double standard, with real consequences for health, workers and ecosystems.

🐱 When cats choose a home, they pick a comfy spot. When investors choose a home, they pick profit. 💸 Led by Green and progressive mayors, cities, communities, and movements across Europe are demanding housing that serves people and cats, not profits. 🏘️💚

Sophia Maier made this video and wrote (in german): "Ramadan in the West Bank: Breaking the fast behind bars because radical settlers keep attacking I am breaking the fast in Hebron in the West Bank at the home of @issaamro, a Palestinian peace activist whom I first met there two years ago. 1/5

Exxon heeft hard gelobbyd om de anti-wegkijkwet (CSDDD) te ontmantelen en het verplichte klimaatplan te slopen Wij haalden Exxon naar de Kamer en zij stellen schaamteloos dat bedrijven zich niet aan het klimaatverdrag hoeven te houden. Dat wel doen zou “greenwash” zijn, want het is onhaalbaar. 🤯

Trump’s empty threat to cut trade ties with Spain will not intimidate Europe. We stand with Spain, as we stand with Iranians and international law.

Allies aren't exempt from scrutiny. Human rights apply in the United States too. From detention conditions to due process concerns. Universality means no double standards.

Observing the 2026 elections in Bangladesh meant witnessing both progress and unfinished work. Peaceful voting, renewed trust, and a generation moving from protest to parliament showing an important step forward.

The European Parliament should postpone a vote on legislation implementing the EU’s side of its transatlantic trade deal, after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s global tariffs, a senior lawmaker said today.

Het moment waarvan je wist dat het zou komen. Nederland - een van de rijkste landen ter wereld. Schaamteloos. Mede mogelijk gemaakt door ‘middenpartijen’ CDA en D66, die notabene allebei een achterban hebben dit solidariteit met mensen over onze grenzen heen wél belangrijk vindt.

For months, trade deals have been coerced through illegal tariff pressure, forcing partners around the world to bend over backwards to avoid economic chaos. Trade should be based on rules, not threats. 🌍🤝 May this court ruling revert the terrible trend we've seen. www.politico.eu/article/supr...

Bangladesh’s parliamentary poll marked by calm efficiency but overshadowed by fears of mob violence and limited inclusion for women, minorities, and people with disabilities.

From Ghana to your chocolate bar: cocoa connects farmers, markets, and consumers worldwide. Millions of small-scale farmers produce what ends up in our favourite products. #SustainableCocoa

Excited to be in Dhaka for my first Election Observation Mission as member of the #EuropeanParliament In the world's largest election for 2026, #Bangladesh goes to the polls for the first time since the student uprising. Looking forward to tomorrow, and hoping for a peaceful and festive #electionday

In Hebron, the reality of apartheid is built into daily life. With human rights defender Issa Amro, I passed checkpoints where AI-linked databases decide if Palestinians can reach shops meters from home. Two populations. Two legal systems. One designed to privilege the other.

And it's a wrap! Merit hearings in the landmark genocide case brought at the #ICJ by Gambia against Myanmar have concluded. See my @hrw.org colleagues' reflections on the significance of this development in the Rohingya's long struggle for justice: www.hrw.org/news/2026/01...

Five years after Myanmar’s coup, violations continue and the junta is pushing sham elections to manufacture legitimacy. On 4 Feb we’re hosting a roundtable with UN investigators, EU officials and Myanmar civil society to examine accountability, protection of civilians and the risks of normalization.

[email protected] just adopted a resolution on #Iran w/ broad majority, calling on regime to stop violent crackdown of protests & killing of protestors & for: - #IRGC on EU terrorist list - Fully enforce sanctions - Expulsion of iran. diplomats from 🇪🇺 - Internet blockage circumvention

Myanmar’s generals are finally in front of the ICJ for the Rohingya genocide. Years of denial, propaganda, and brutality are now on record at the world’s top court. Justice moves slowly, but impunity can not last forever.

In een onrustige wereld moet Europa stevig met andere landen samenwerken. Juist nu Amerika terug wil naar het fossiele tijdperk, is het belangrijk dat wij wel toekomstbestendige akkoorden sluiten die sociaal en groen zijn. Het Mercosur-akkoord biedt hiervoor onvoldoende zekerheid. nos.nl/l/2597513

Trump’s decision to pull the US out of the UN climate framework is reckless and profoundly damaging. As heatwaves, fires and floods intensify, turning away from science and cooperation has real human and economic costs. My comments in Euronews👇

I just returned from Palestine. What I saw in the West Bank ticks all the boxes of apartheid. The EU has tools to act. They are gathering dust.

I sat down for a podcast on Gen-Z politics and what it means for democracy. We talked about how digital tools can strengthen civic space, and how they are also used to repress it. We also discussed why policymakers need to stay connected to people on the ground, and the role of grassroots networks.

International Human Rights Day is about the people who defend dignity under pressure. Noor Azizah stands up for stateless communities.

Myanmar’s military junta is bombing civilians and staging illegitimate elections. The EU must act: expand humanitarian aid, enforce sanctions, and support justice for the Rohingya. We see your courage and we stand with you. #MyanmarCrisis #Rohingya #HumanRights

Strong EU Parliament resolution last week on #Myanmar: ➡️ Condemns Russia- & China-backed junta’s repression, sham “elections” plans ➡️ Calls for more targeted sanctions ➡️ Supports justice efforts - ICC, IIMM & ICJ ➡️ Urges more aid, incl. for the #Rohingya 👉🏽 europarl.europa.eu/doceo/docume...

The people of Tanzania took to the streets for democracy and paid the highest price. Hundreds were killed or arrested for protesting a rigged election. The EU must step up with real pressure, accountability and justice. #Tanzania #HumanRights

Absolutely shameful vote by most @eppgroup.bsky.social which apparently agrees that the only thing EU can do when #UnitedArabEmirates fueling conflict & violence in #Sudan with arms is to pay the humanitarian bill. Lack of principles & bad politics. www.politico.eu/newsletter/p...

The Rohingya are still stateless. A military junta is staging an illegitimate election. Myanmar deserves better.

Mere days after the COP where we call for global action on climate, today’s EUDR vote is another masterclass in self-sabotage. The EPP strikes again, this time to hollow out one of the Green Deal’s key tools against deforestation.